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Can’t believe I made it to episode 50! And to mark the occasion, I decided to share my story and journey so far. This moment in time is quite pivotal in my life as I am currently going through a real transition period so the timing of Ep 50 seemed right.
For this episode, I invited my friend Anton (from the Wriinkle podcast) to help me break down my life journey, experiences, what has shaped me and how I got myself through some dark times. We also discussed why right now is such a transition period and how I see Dreamer’s Disease shaping up in the near future.
Hope you guys enjoy hearing a bit more about me :)
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IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi
Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi
Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease
Some topics we discuss:
My experiences during school
Starting a working life from an early age
Why I didn’t go to university
How a passion for music and blogging landed me a dream job
The darkest time in my life
Starting Dreamers Disease
Having a passion for helping others
Going through a transition phase
Learning from every experience
Importance of having a positive mindset
"Self-Discipline is about finding reasons to do something and committing to see the task through to the end"
In this week's In Focus session I discuss Self-Discipline. This is something that I have really worked on over the past year or so as I have found that the more discipline I have, the more productive and creative I become. So in this episode I share some of my thoughts and experiences, with a few tips on how you can improve your own self-discipline.
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IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi
Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi
Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease
On this week’s episode I sit down with Annika Allen who has been hugely influential in helping to promote and inspire young black females and creatives in setting up The Black Magic Awards Network.
As someone who has lived life both within a corporate environment and working for herself, Annika has a huge amount of knowledge and wisdom to share; from creating her own platforms, to growing up and dealing with Sickle Cell, to being shaped and supported by her close group of friends.
There’s so many gems in this one! Hope you guys enjoy.
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IG: @annikaallen
Twitter: @annikaallen
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IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi
Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi
Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease
Some topics we discuss:
Growing up not seeing many black people working in creative industries
Building up her own platforms
Hurdles she faced in her 20s
Facing Sickle Cell crises
Having affirmations written out on her wall
Being fed up of looking to America for inspiration
Why your vibe attracts your tribe
Recognising energy suckers
Why your friendship group defines you
Importance of Networking
Being Fearless
“When setting goals, focus on your personal performance, not the outcome”
In this week’s In Focus session, I discuss goal-setting. Recently I’ve been trying to be better at setting goals for myself, to push my performance in both my work and life so I wanted to explore the benefits of doing so and share some of the experiences I’ve had so far.
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Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi
Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease
On this week’s episode I am joined by the hugely inspiring Zach Washington-Young who was involved in a horrific crash in 2012 and was left paralysed from his hips down and told that he’d never walk again. Fast forward to April 2018 and he completed the full 26-mile London Marathon on foot, making medical history as the first person to suffer from a severance of the spinal cord to do so.
In this chat, we talk through Zach’s journey and the work he has done with Prime Physio to get through his rehabilitation, what went into training for the marathon, the exact moment he regained feeling in his thigh and why keeping a crowd of positive people around him is key to his recovery & loads more.
Honestly, I think you guys are going to love this episode as it’s so powerful!
Zach and his team are currently working on a documentary to show his journey from hospital bed to marathon finishing line and I can’t wait to see the finished product.
To contribute to Zach’s fundraising campaign, go here: uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ZachWashingtonYoung
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Follow Zach:
IG: @zach_wy
Follow Dreamer’s Disease
IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi
Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi
Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease
Some topics we discuss:
The feelings and emotions he went through during and after the crash
Being a spinal injury ambassador
What his life was like before the injury
The moment his mindset changed and realised he might walk again
Detailing his first steps during rehabilitation
What went into training for the London Marathon
His need to thrive and see each challenge as an adventure
The toughest moment he experienced during the marathon
Successes he’s seen in swimming
Absorbing himself with positive people
Why his ultimate goal is to be satisfied and content
Wanting to give back and to benefit a greater cause
“The first 90 minutes of your day has a big impact on the rest of your day”
In this week’s In Focus session I discuss the importance of a good morning routine, something that I have found hugely beneficial for me over the past couple of years.
I wanted to share with you some of my experiences and thoughts, as well as a break down of my exact routine to show you how easily you can incorporate a routine into your mornings.
If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this!
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IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi
Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi
Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease
On this week's episode I'm joined by the incredibly talented photographer Holly-Marie Cato. We hear about how she turned her hobby into a full time job, experiences working with brands, how her huge family has influenced her, having a passion for storytelling, documenting the London riots and plenty more.
The chat is full of so many gems and Holly's calming yet assured manner was a real pleasure to be around.
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IG: @h_cato
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IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi
Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi
Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease
Some topics we discuss:
falling into photography
documenting the London riots
the education system failing her
how her huge family influenced her
where her passion for storytelling comes from
believing that God has her back
working with big name brands
what she's had to learn on the job
"It's an amazing feeling to spend a few minutes each day unplugged from the outside world and just be"
In this week's In Focus session I wanted to discuss with you a tool that I find very helpful and powerful in my life; meditation. It's something that I incorporate into my daily routine and find the benefits seriously huge. Finding the time each day to sit and reflect and become comfortable with my thoughts is invaluable.
So I wanted to share some of my experiences with meditation and a little bit of research to let you know why it can be so beneficial.
If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this!
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Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi
Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease
On this episode I’m super excited to sit down with BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter, Reece Parkinson, someone who I have had the pleasure of watching grow and evolve over the past couple of years. Reece is someone who I regularly turn to to bounce ideas around about this very podcast and also the projects he’s working on. And someone I’d consider a good friend, so it was great to be able to sit down and discuss his story and dig a little deeper inside his head.
In the episode we hear Reece’s journey from community radio to Radio 1 & 1Xtra intern to getting his very own show on 1Xtra. We also speak about the importance of a strict daily routine to keep you focussed, why he likes to keep himself prepared like an athlete and why he doesn’t want to let his dreams slip away from him.
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Follow Reece:
IG: @reeceparkinson
Twitter: @reece_parkinson
Follow Dreamer’s Disease
IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi
Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi
Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease
Some topics we discuss:
How he got started in radio
What he learnt from being an intern at BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra
Going from intern to presenter at 1Xtra
His biggest inspiration
Why he believes making content for online is so vital
Preparing himself like an athlete
Why he carries a copy of his goals in his wallet
Letting one dream slip and not wanting to let another go
How he focuses on his goals with a strict daily routine
Studying the patterns of those he looks up to
Why he believes in the power of manifestation
“Use affirmations to create positive habits in the way that you think”
In this week's In Focus episode I discuss the power of affirmations on creating positive thinking, my experiences with reading and writing affirmations, how you can use them to set up your day, my morning ritual and more.
If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this!
Follow Dreamer’s Disease:
IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi
Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi
Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease
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